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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.21, 1,350.33 and 412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.21, 1,350.33 and 412.68 is: 619.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.21 : 1,350.33 = 412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.21/1,350.33 = 412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.21x = 1,350.33 × 412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.21x = 557,254.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,254.18/900.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.03

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